This federal contract award is for the procurement of fortified ready-to-eat (R-T-E) cereal products by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service to support domestic food distribution programs. The prime contractor is Post Consumer Brands, LLC, a major manufacturer of breakfast cereal products. The contract has a ceiling value of $2,521,108.61 and is a definitive, cost-sharing contract with a period of performance through June 30, 2018.
Post Consumer Brands holds several Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) contracts with the USDA Food and Nutrition Service, collectively valued at over $49 million through 2024. These multiple-award IDVs allow for the issuance of firm-fixed-price delivery orders to supply up to 23 million pounds of various fortified R-T-E cereal commodities. The most recent IDV, awarded in April 2024, has a ceiling value of $11,217,793.64 and runs through December 31, 2024. Another significant IDV, awarded in November 2023, has a ceiling value of $12,956,180.22 and extends through June 30, 2024. These contracts enable the USDA to efficiently procure and distribute shelf-stable breakfast foods to participants in various domestic food assistance programs.